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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Safety Information
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Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
Warning
Warning
The presence of this warning symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult an
Authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in an out-
of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
n
Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
n
Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be
repaired, take it to an Authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings
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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
Caution
Caution
The presence of this caution symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury
or material damage.
nDo not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust. Exposure to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
n
Keep the voice guidance volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
n Protect the insertion slot for the SD card which contains the navigation map data.
Do not insert any foreign object into the installation slot.
n
This navigation system is designed exclusively for use in automobiles.This navigation system should only be installed in an automobile. Do not install it in a
ship, aircraft, or any other vehicles except an automobile. Do not use it detached from the
vehicle.
Cautions
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Before
UseGetting
started
Routing Routing
If Necessary
Precautions/System Performance
Voice guidance has the following functions:
nIntersection guidance.
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The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.
This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be
disabled.
l The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or
intersection.
Pressing the Navi switch in the steering switches repeats the guidance if the voice
guidance has been missed.
Voice Guidance
l The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should
always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may
be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information
on a map disc. You should be especially careful when selecting an urgent
destination such as a hospital or a police station.
l Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are
closed due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic
regulations.
l Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize
the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance
while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead
of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe
location and use the parking brake before operating the system.
When two intersections are close together, the
voice guidance may be late. When two roundabouts are close together, the
voice guidance for the second may be late.
Repeating Voice Guidance
Warnings
Second branching pointFirst branching point150 m
(492 ft)
100 m
(328 ft) Route
In 700 m (2297 ft) left turn. Left turn ahead,
then right turn.
Roundabout.
Take the second
exit.
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Before
UseGetting
started
Routing Routing
If Necessary
GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals
from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of
Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from
three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position
based on the principle of triangulation.
The positioning accuracy of the system corresponds to the
error display of the GPS which is from about 30 to 200 meters
(98 to 656 ft)
.
l If you are using the system for the first time, or if you have not used it for some time, it takes
about 5 minutes (or about 2 minutes in open areas) to calculate your vehicle’s position.
nGPS signal reception is poor in the following places.
lThe GPS satellites are controlled by the U.S. Defense Department, which may intentionally
lower positioning accuracy. In such cases, there may be vehicle position deviations.
l There may be vehicle position deviations for some time until GPS signals are received after
the ignition is switched ON.
This function compares your vehicle’s tracking data with the road data on the map
disc, applies dead reckoning to determine the road you are driving on, and displays
your vehicle on that road on the map.
l Intelligent map matching addresses the following problems to achieve high accuracy in
vehicle positioning.
Position Correction for Elevated Roads.Position accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
running on or under an elevated road.
Position Correction for Parking Garages.Position accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
driving in an elevated or underground parking garage.
High-precision Gyrosensor.A gyro detects turns with an accuracy of 0.05° per second.
Combined with a speed sensor, it enables the system to
display the current vehicle position even where GPS signals
may be blocked.
l Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.
l Any difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown on
the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
In tunnels.Among high-rise buildings.Under elevated roads. In wooded areas.
Map Matching
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Before
UseGetting
started
Routing Routing
If Necessary
Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing
wrong with the system.
The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay
attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable to arrive at your
destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You should be especially careful
when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police station.
Route Search
Warning
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It may also show roads
that are out of use due
to the opening of a new
road or for other
reasons.
The route shown only
reaches a point near
your destination if your
destination has no
direct access road or
the road is too narrow.
It may show a route
where you'll have to
make a U-turn.
The guide map may
show roads that are not
passable due to closure
in winter or for other
reasons.
It may show a
common road under
or over an elevated
road.
Destination
Road
out of
use
which
exit? Destination
Destination
Destination
Depending upon the shape of
roundabout (rotary), the guide
map may show a wrong exit.
where the route remains
unchanged after another
search.
• There may be cases
• A congested route may
be shown.
It may also show
roads that only permit
one-way traffic.
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